Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Benefits & Leave Specialist to join the team.
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) owns and operates a number of distinct, award-winning restaurants across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. NRG also includes among its portfolio, Castle Hill Inn - a Relais & Chateaux luxury boutique hotel overlooking the stunning Newport harbor – and the Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country. NRG is proud to lead the hospitality industry as a 100% employee-owned company.
About the Position: In the Benefits & Leave Specialist role, you will be responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, as well as the administration of FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation.This position includes a hybrid schedule for regular work three days in the office, and two days working from home. Training up to role stability will be done fully in the office five days a week in our corporate office located in Warwick, RI.
About You: You are independent and able to prioritize tasks. You work well under pressure and have a high degree of attention to detail.
Essential Duties:
Ensures accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS and benefit carriers
Processes internal status changes and follows up with appropriate benefit updates
Processes open enrollment benefit plan and plan transfers
Prepares materials and provides benefit plan changes to employees
Administers and coordinates Tenure and Lifestyle Account Programs
Tracks and administers Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement accounts
Reconciles benefit invoices and provides the finance department with account breakdown
Provides vendors appropriate documentation for life, pension, and disability benefit claims
Effectively manages FMLA and ADA programs, ensuring excellent outcomes for employees and company
Processes and administers all leave of absence and disability accommodation requests
Maintains accurate records for OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation Claims, Employee Leave Programs and other similar types of regulatory programs.
Ensures compliance with and manages 401k administration including enrollment, participant data, and termination
Issues all annually required notices for benefits, 401k, and ESOP to employees
Builds, maintains and generates HR metric reporting as well as ad-hoc reporting
Responds timely to employee and management questions regarding benefits or leaves
Provides support and assistance to the Payroll Specialist, including onboarding of new hires and rehires and payroll processing when necessary
Assists Benefit and Compensation Manager with annual retirement administration
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university
Three years related experience and/or training
Proficiency in MS products (word, office, excel, powerpoint etc.)
Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be highly analytical, with tremendous problem-solving abilities
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive compensation $24-$30/Hour - Based on experience
Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
HRA
Ability Assist (EAP)
Life/Disability Insurance
Short term disability (MA only)
Great 401k match
Employee Ownership Opportunities
35% discount when dining in our locations
Perk spot options
Fully paid BJ’s membership
Manager’s Dining Card
About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
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